판단력이 부족하여 어리석거나 그러한 행동 또는 생각.
A lack of good sense or judgment; a foolish act, idea, or practice that often leads to negative consequences.
예문:
"It would be sheer folly to invest all your savings in such a volatile market."
"The general realized the folly of his strategy only after the battle was lost."
"He often laughed at the follies of his youth when he was older and wiser."
실용적인 목적 없이 정원이나 공원에 세워진 비싸고 장식적인 건축물.
A costly ornamental building with no practical purpose, typically built in a large garden or park for aesthetic appeal.
예문:
"The estate is famous for its 18th-century Gothic folly that sits by the lake."
"Many Victorian landowners commissioned elaborate follies to show off their wealth."
음악, 춤, 화려한 출연진이 등장하는 시사 풍자극 또는 화려한 쇼.
A theatrical revue featuring music, dance, and glamorous performers, often characterized by elaborate costumes.
예문:
"The Ziegfeld Follies were a series of elaborate theatrical productions on Broadway."
"She dreamed of becoming a dancer in a grand musical folly."